Program "Up Close"

SciTech Center of Marine Biotechnology Sea Grant Extension Program

Fall 2000 Schedule Sept/Oct:     Biofilms & Biodiversity Nov:     Natural Products & Biosensors Dec:     Zebrafish

The University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute's Center of Marine Biotechnology (COMB) and Maryland Sea Grant Extension Program are offering unique lab-based experiences for high school students in the Columbus Center in Baltimore, MD. The SciTech Education Program focuses on translating the research at the Center of Marine Biotechnology into "hands-on" experiences for students. The SciTech labs are equipped with a wide variety of technical equipment that provide students and teachers with many "first-time" opportunities. Featured are the Olympus research microscopes that enable students and teachers to capture video and images of their experience to take back to the classroom and use for follow-up projects in school (be sure to bring a blank VHS tape and MAC or PC floppy disks). The SciTech Education Program also includes a seminar with a scientist from COMB so students can learn about careers and choices in the science field. The content of the lab experiences integrates a variety of disciplines and relates to societal concerns that are easy for students to grasp.

To receive more information about these and other programs call (410) 576-5778 or check them out on the web at http://www.umbi.umd.edu/~scitech.

http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/Extension/msgsnn/msgsnn02_3/program.html